2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, English language and literature was ranked #17 in the country. In fact 54,635 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 22 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for English language and literature majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named The University of Texas at Austin the most popular school in the Southwest Region for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.
Women make up 68% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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Out of the 22 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Texas Tech is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lubbock.
About 67% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 33% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Houston. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 65% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in the Southwest Region . OSU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Stillwater.
About 25% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 75% are male.
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Out of the 22 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 82% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 18% are male.
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University of North Texas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Denton, UNT is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 50% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #6, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. ASU - Tempe is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.
About 60% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 40% are male.
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Texas Christian University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Women make up 67% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree English language and literature programs. UNM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Albuquerque.
Of the 8 students majoring in English language and literature at UNM, 25% are male and 75% are female.
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University of Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 1,243 |
| Texas | 3,182 |
| New Mexico | 327 |
| Oklahoma | 346 |
Majors Related to English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 40,481 |
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.
More about our data sources and methodologies.